The Colombian icon joined the MLS side in a short-term deal with an eye toward fitness for the 2026 World Cup<\/p>\n
Two weeks ago, few could\u2019ve expected that the most notable international acquisition of the MLS offseason would be made by Minnesota United.<\/p>\n
The team\u2019s marquee import until last week was Finland striker Teemu Pukki, with honorable mentions for Colombian playmaker Darwin Quintero and ex-Porto midfielder Ibson. The Loons aren\u2019t known for paying sizable transfer fees, and their wage bill last year was the league\u2019s fifth-smallest.<\/p>\n
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